a different ballpark »
Something totally unrelated or of a vastly different scale or scope.
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at heart »
In spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, really, fundamentally.
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blind as a bat »
Nearly totally blind, having a very poor sense of vision.
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break down »
To become unstable, mentally or otherwise.
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by the by »
Used to introduce a new topic; incidentally.
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by the way »
Incidentally; a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.
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collect one's thoughts »
To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.
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deep down »
Fundamentally; in essence; in reality; really.
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fair and square »
Totally fairly and undoubtedly.
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go in off »
To pot the cue ball accidentally after hitting the object ball.
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green state »
A state that is, or is perceived as, environmentally friendly.
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horse of a different color »
An unrelated or only incidentally related matter with distinctly different significance.
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knock down »
To hit or knock (something), intentionally or accidentally, so that it falls.
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loaded for bear »
Mentally prepared for a daunting situation or confrontation.
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mix apples and oranges »
To mix two totally different things.
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